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Associated Colloids (Micelles)

Science > Chemistry > Colloids > Associated Colloids (Micelles) In thisarticle, we shall study bout associated colloids :micelles). Multimolecular Colloids: Multimolecular colloids are those systems in which the dispersed phase particles are aggregates of many atoms or molecules. The particles in this colloidal solutions are held together by van der Wall’s forces. e.g. gold sol particles […]

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Types of Colloidal Solutions

Science > Chemistry > Colloids >Types of Colloidal Solutions In this article, we shall study types of colloidal solutions (systems) on the basis of states of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium, the interaction between the dispersed phase and dispersion medium, and on the number of atoms and molecules in a colloidal particle. Types of […]

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Introduction to Colloids

Science > Chemistry > Colloids > Colloidal Solutions Depending upon the size of particles in solution, solutions are classified as true solutions, colloidal solutions, and suspensions. In this article, we shall study colloids i.e. colloidal solutions. Historical Background: The foundation of colloidal chemistry was laid by English chemist Thomas Graham in 1861. Other prominent chemists […]

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Applications of Adsorption

Science > Chemistry > Surface Chemistry > Applications of Adsorption In this article, we shall study some applications of adsorption. Adsorption Indicators: The phenomenon of adsorption is used to detect the endpoints of precipitation titrations. In such titrations, dyestuffs like eosin, fluorescein, alizarin red etc, are used as adsorption indicators. At the endpoint of the […]

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Application of Adsorption: Catalysis

Science > Chemistry > Surface Chemistry > Application of Adsorption: Catalysis In this article, we shall discuss very important application of the phenomenon of adsorption, called catalysis. Remaining applications are discussed in the next article. Catalyst: A catalyst is defined as a substance which when added to the reacting system increases the rate of the […]

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Factors Affecting Adsorption

Science > Chemistry > Surface Chemistry > Factors Affecting Adsorption In last article, we have studied the meaning of terms like adsorption, absorption, adsorbate, adsorbent. In this article, we shall study the factors affecting adsorption. The Extent of Adsorption: The quantity of an adsorbate that is adsorbed per unit mass of adsorbent is called extent […]

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Adsorption

Science > Chemistry > Surface Chemistry > Adsorption Adsorption is defined as the phenomenon in which there is the accumulation of one substance on the surface of the other substance. It can also be defined as the change in concentration at the interfacial layer between two phases of the system due to surface forces. OR It […]

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Applications of Le-Chatelier’s Principle

Science > Chemistry > Chemical Equilibrium > Applications of Le-Chatelier’s Principle In this article we shall study the application of Le-Chatelier’s principle in Haber’s process, contact proces, etc. Statement of Le-Chatelier’s Principle: This principle is given by, a French chemist Le-Chatelier in 1888. It states that “If an external stress is applied to a reacting […]

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Le-Chatelier’s Principle

Science > Chemistry > Chemical Equilibrium > Le-Chatelier’s Principle In this article, we shall study Le-Chatelier’s principle with examples. Statement: This principle is given by, a French chemist Le-Chatelier in 1888. It states that “If an external stress is applied to a reacting system at equilibrium, the system will adjust itself in such a way […]

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Equilibrium Constant

Science > Chemistry > Chemical Equilibrium > Equilibrium Constant Characteristics of Equilibrium Constant: It has a definite value for every chemical reaction at a particular temperature. It is independent of the initial concentrations of the reacting species. It changes with the change in the temperature. It depends on the nature of the reaction. It is […]